Uplifting communities with every cup

The coffee you order helps support our commitment to farmers and their communities. From donating disease-resistant coffee trees to investing in sustainable agricultural practices and conserving water in coffee processing, we’re working to empower communities and improve livelihoods.
Here’s how we’re making a difference

Positively empowering 1 million women and girls in coffee-, tea- and cocoa-growing communities by 2030
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Addressing climate change by donating 100 million disease-resistant coffee trees
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Investing more than $150 million in agricultural innovations
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Building a sustainable future for coffee for both people and planet
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“The thing I enjoy the most is when I see the impact on the ground, when you do something and it creates a positive impact to farmers.”
BAHATI MLWILO, STARBUCKS AGRONOMIST
The Starbucks approach to ethical sourcing

Starbucks is committed to buying 100% ethically sourced coffee, conducting business responsibly and supporting communities where we do business.
Trace your coffee’s journey

Learn more about the people and places behind every bag of Starbucks® coffee.
Enhance your own coffee knowledge

In partnership with Arizona State University, Starbucks Coffee Academy is a comprehensive program and way for Starbucks partners (employees) and customers to learn about the many facets of the coffee industry.